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Public Health Communications Coordinator

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as the Public Health Divisions central resource for public health communication editorial review and guidance on professional writing. The Public Health Communications Coordinator (PHCC) will support subject-matter experts within the Division on their public-facing content with a primary focus on ensuring that materials are clearly written audience-appropriate and aligned with public health communication strategies. The position will also be responsible for writing and updating public health emergency response plans. A successful candidate will have strong editorial technical writing and editing skills; knowledge of public health communication strategies; demonstrated experience translating complex information for a variety of audiences; and the ability to build communication capacity within the Division.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Ensure that health communication from the Public Health Division (PHD) is cohesive consistent accurate effective high-quality and aligned with the Divisions mission.
Provide guidance support and technical assistance to PHD staff on synthesizing complex program and public health information into clear accurate and audience-appropriate content.
Develop and conduct training related to public health communication.
Proofread and review all public-facing content for grammar spelling punctuation readability style and alignment with public health communication strategies suggesting revisions to improve clarity and accuracy.
Work closely with the Senior Administrator to apply PHD standards for quality work.
In coordination with others write and update Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans.
Lead the PHD communications workgroup including coordinating and facilitating meetings.
Identify training opportunities to align with the training needs of the PHD workforce.
Act as the PHD resource on current processes related to Administrative Rule promulgation.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference given to candidates with a bachelors degree in communications journalism public relations health promotion/communication English or a related field.

Preference given to candidates with 1-3 years of experience in public health communications public relations marketing or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE:

Skilled in public communications and technical writing.
Knowledge of presentation development and media campaigns.
Intermediate to expert computer knowledge including Google Suite and other technical software
Ability to train and provide technical assistance to others.
Experience communicating with the public.
Knowledge of public health communication strategies.
Knowledge of communication principles media and public relations techniques.
Strong interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of people.
Ability to analyze complex problems interpret operational needs and develop integrated creative solutions.
Ability to use independent judgment and gather manage and impart information to internal and external audiences.
Ability to write executive-level communications for internal and external audiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Business)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst I

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst I

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc.

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